Medical-Surgical RN
Amarillo, TX
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Amarillo, Texas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, Nights
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Number of Beds: 10
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Locals: Not accepted (50 mile radius rule)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Epic Experience: Required within the last 6 months

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• Tech Cert Verification - National - as applicable
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or higher if Angoff score is higher)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors; annual completion required)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (highest level)
• Work history verification (7 years)
• Employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• References: Internal requirement only; not required for clearance

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (for positive TB results)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; booster if negative/equivocal
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Onsite drug screen during orientation (only 1 attempt allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required (declinations not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements only (not applicable here)
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Holiday time off requests limited due to holiday work requirement

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience, recent Epic system experience, and required certifications, looking for a night shift travel contract in Amarillo, Texas. Prior travel experience is not required.